Foot Africa
·31 August 2025
Farid El Melali rejects JSK and chooses CR Belouizdad

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·31 August 2025
Farid El Melali rejects JSK and chooses CR Belouizdad
In a dramatic late twist in the Algerian transfer window, Farid El Melali’s anticipated move to JS Kabylie has unexpectedly collapsed. The 27-year-old forward, who appeared set to join the Tizi Ouzou-based side, made a stunning last-minute change of heart.
According to exclusive information gathered by Africafoot, the Paradou AC academy product has instead accepted a substantial financial offer from CR Belouizdad, mere hours before the summer transfer deadline.
El Melali, a free agent since leaving Angers, had previously agreed to all contractual terms with JS Kabylie and was expected to fill the void left by Kassila Boualia’s departure to Espérance Tunis.
However, the late intervention from reigning four-time Algerian champions CR Belouizdad dramatically altered the situation, with the club tabling a significantly more attractive proposal.